5 Broncos players that disappointed in the loss to the Ravens
3. Albert Okwuegbunam, TE
Early in the game, the Denver Broncos drew up a pretty perfect play to tight end Albert Okwuegbunam, whose physical skills and athleticism got him wide open down the right sideline for a would-be touchdown.
Unfortunately, instead of sitting here talking about Albert Okwuegbunam’s big touchdown reception against the Baltimore Ravens, we’re talking about him as being one of the more disappointing players in the game because of a drop.
The difference in the first half:#BroncosCountry pic.twitter.com/NCpTETCEaJ
— Ryan Greene 📷 (@RyanGreeneDNVR) October 3, 2021
Remember, this was a problem early last season as well for Okwuegbunam when he got a chance at some significant playing time against the New England Patriots.
Although he made some big plays in that game, he missed some touchdown opportunities as well.
The Broncos need to continue putting packages of plays like this together for both Okwuegbunam and Noah Fant. I think they also need to do more of getting these guys chances at big-time YAC, which just doesn’t seem to be happening right now.
That may be easier said than done, but Okwuegbunam has to capitalize on the chances he’s given at this point in time. There may not be an easier touchdown served up to him than the one he got against the Ravens.
After this whiff against the Ravens, a fumble earlier in the season, and some drops last year, the negative column is filling up a little too quickly for Okwuegbunam. He’s got to start making some more plays.